A screenshot from a video showing a bean sprout production facility accused of using a banned chemical to stimulate sprout growth in Tan Thuan Commune, Hung Yen Province, northern Vietnam
Earlier, the provincial police department’s unit specializing in corruption, economic crimes, smuggling and environmental offenses inspected two bean sprout facilities in Tan Thuan Commune and seized nearly three metric tons of sprouts suspected of being treated with prohibited substances.
Two bean sprout production facilities accused of using a banned chemical to stimulate sprout growth in Tan Thuan Commune, Hung Yen Province, northern Vietnam
Investigators determined that between January 14 and 18 this year, facilities managed by Pham Thi Tham, 46, and Pham Thi Tinh, 42, used 6-benzylaminopurine, a chemical not permitted in food production, to accelerate sprout growth before selling them to the market.
Authorities charged both women under Article 317, Clause 1 of the Penal Code for “violating food safety regulations.”
Investigators’ decisions to charge both individuals have been approved by the province's People’s Procuracy of Region 5.
The case remains under investigation as police continue to clarify details and determine the full extent of violations.
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